General Scientist

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. 

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

Performs professional environmental services, including consulting, program planning, information management, assessment, characterization, monitoring, social assessment, field logistics, sampling, studies, analysis, compliance, advisory, impact statements and assessments under NEPA, assessments and investigations under RCRA and CERCLA, and remediation and reclamation. Provides expertise in field of study including but not limited to environmental science, geography, archaeology, chemistry, botany, biology, etc.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in agriculture, agronomy, plant science, animal science, soil science, agricultural economics, environmental science, or a related field.
• Experience conducting scientific research, preferably in agriculture or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate scientific concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Experience in grant writing, project management, and budget oversight for research projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA programs, priorities, and initiatives related to agricultural research and development is desirable.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research practices and team dynamics.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.

Group Health Insurance Benefits: 

• Medical: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.

• Dental: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.

• Vision: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP. 

For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect.  Contributions are deducted on a Pre